Getting the mail isn’t exactly exciting, so we often brush aside bills, letters, and newspapers until it becomes a giant paper pile. I make the habit of sorting important papers into our mail sorter and throwing junk mail right away.
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I like to curl up with a good book or magazine in the living room, but I have a bad habit of leaving my reading material on the coffee table. A quick trick to clean up that clutter is to keep a basket on top or under the table to give it a home.
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The TV console is a hub of all sorts of entertainment from games to DVDs. There are likely many wires coming out of the cable box and DVD player. Easily fix up that bird’s nest of wires by hiding the cables behind the console with Velcro strips.
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The kitchen counter is another place where clutter may lurk in our homes. Identify where countertop clutter originates from--is it from the pots and pans or spice bottles? Address it by looking for alternative organization methods like a spice rack or shelf.
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The best method to clear out dedicated workspaces is to figure out which items get the most mileage. For example, my printer is my best friend and lives on top of my desk, and the printer paper is always in the drawer beneath it. I hardly ever use stamps, washi tape, or crayons, so those materials are tucked away in a bottom drawer.
The nightstand is a prime spot for me, especially. Sometimes, I forget to take off jewelry before bed, so I place them on my nightstand. A way to combat the clutter is to have a jewelry dish there as a reminder to put those rings away.
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One of the most utilized spaces (and least cleaned clutter traps) may likely be under the bed. To maximize that space, invest in storage bags and garment boxes to keep out-of-season items still in reach but out of sight.
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It’s good to go through the closet and really figure out what items have overstayed their welcome. If an article of clothing is uncomfortable, toss it in a donation bin. If it still fits, keep it. Storage bins, boxes, and crates are perfect for sorting smaller garments like underwear, bras, or socks.
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A random assortment of clutter can live in a garage. If it hasn’t been touched in a while or won’t be needed, get rid of it. Store highly used items in visible places like wire shelving, clear bins, or shelves to avoid searching through every nook and cranny for a specific thing.
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It’s almost impossible to keep a kid’s room clean, but there are ways to do it. Having storage units at a child’s eye level helps them see where they are supposed to put their toys. Also, incorporating tidy time into a daily routine as a game or song will encourage them to clean along. Simplify storage for kid’s clothes and donate whatever doesn’t fit anymore.
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There might be expired medicine sitting in the medicine cabinet if it hasn’t been cleaned out lately. Be sure to check the expirations dates and replace any essentials.
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Whether it’s the kitchen or bathroom sink, clutter accumulates here easily because it’s out of sight. They’re usually tiny, too. Effortless ways to organize underneath the sink is to include a storage rack, caddies, or baskets that hang on the cabinet door.
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